A Voice at the Table

Our research process sought to elevate communal narrative and
history into how we conceptualize design principles, processes, and
future developments. Between surveys and interviews collected over
the winter and spring of 2019, this project speaks to the cumulative
voice of 125 black womxn stakeholders in Roxbury, whether they live,
work, organize, or frequent spaces in the community.
The voices shared through this project reinforce that Black womxn
are diverse and multidimensional, and therefore the design of our
communities should reflect this nature as well. Our findings teach us to
strive for deep understandings of social politics and place. Holistically,
this exploration strives to push forward a conversation around the
need to embrace eclectic and diverse design standards, challenging
existing norms that foster exclusivity through homogeneous design
approaches.
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